Homeowner Shoots Suspected Intruder in South King County, No Immediate Danger to Public
Early Tuesday morning in south King County, a resident shot a person during a reported break-in near 55th Place South and South 362nd Place in the Lakeland South neighborhood. The King County Sheriff’s Office said the 911 call came from the homeowner, and deputies responded shortly after 7 a.m., according to King5.
Seattle to help Sound Transit with multi-billion-dollar budget gap
Transportation advocates are sending a clear message to Sound Transit in the face of the agency’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall: build the trains we were promised.
Seattle police seize 5,000 fentanyl pills, other drugs after chase through SODO
Officers ran after him to his apartment, where they waited outside until he came out.
Man who assaulted girlfriend shot by her ex-boyfriend in Yesler Terrace, police say
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting that followed a domestic violence assault in Yesler Terrace on Monday. The events unfolded on the night of Sept. 1, when officers were called to Broadway and East Jefferson St. at 11:21 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old...
Auburn homeowner calls 911, saying they shot intruder
The King County Sheriff’s Office says a homeowner called 911 this morning, saying they shot someone who was breaking into their house.
Why did the Space Needle lose power for several hours this morning?
The Space Needle went completely dark on Tuesday morning and was without power for several hours following a planned power outage by Seattle City Light.
WA Grocery Outlet crash victim ID’ed as ‘beloved’ local church member
Sheila Stanton, a beloved and active community member, died after a driver crashed into a Grocery Outlet store in Kirkland on Sunday. The crash also left four others with serious injuries. An online biography notes Stanton had lived in the community for over 30 years and served as a Commissioner...
King County Metro to increase adult public transit fares starting September 2025
SEATTLE — King County Metro has announced that adult fares on its buses, Metro Flex, Seattle Streetcar lines, and Water Taxi routes will increase starting Sept. 1. The new adult fare will be $3, aligning with Sound Transit’s flat fare on Link light rail and Express buses. This is a 25-cent increase from the previous...
Nearly 5,000 security guards in King County could strike
Nearly 5,000 security officers who protect transit centers, tech campuses, and hospitals in King County could be going on strike.
Crime stats show theft dropping at Kent East Hill Fred Meyer
Ohio-based Kroger will close the Fred Meyer on the East Hill in Kent Oct. 17 for reasons the company partially blamed on “a steady rise in theft.”. The actual statistics, however, show a significant decrease in crime incidents and thefts at the store, 10201 SE 240th St., over the last four years.
